Exclusive! The Dogs of Westminster Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before

New York’s Madison Square Garden. Over 3,000 dogs of all shapes and sizes. The coveted Best in Show award. Seven new breeds and countless others, from the familiar to the rare. Yep, it’s the 140th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, and we’re right in the middle of the action. From the sporting group to the hound group, this year’s WKC mixed it up in grand fashion, and we have the exclusive footage to prove it.

Going for Gold!

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Go big or go home. This happy retriever was the recipient of a merit that matched his fur.

In It to Win It

Does this dog look ready to compete, or what?

Eyes on the Prize

Have treats, will perform.

Zen Master

This stoic guy is tapping into his inner zen before strutting his paws for everyone.

Mind the Tail

Do these two have what it takes to win?

Blue Steel

This bearded wonder has a shine in his eye that might just take him to first. Watch out, Zoolander: you’ve got something else coming your way.

The Stage

Madison Square Garden seats 18,200. That’s a whole lot of people!

Scoping Out the Competition

Watch out for this stud, Pomeranians!

Why Hello There

We think this bulldog definitely woke up this way– flawless.

Someone Get These Two A TV Show

Wow.

That’s Some Amazing Form

“Oh, you like that?”

Getting in the Zone

These toy breeds are so ready to show us what they got.

Good Luck Smooch

Awwwwwwww!

Hustlin’

These ribbons aren’t going to win themselves!

An Affable Affenpinscher

Look at that strut!

A Perky Pekingese

“How do I look?”

A Chivalrous Chinese Crested Hairless

Nothing’s going to get between this guy and victory.

Aaaaaand: Pose!

Try as he might, this dog can’t be anything but picture-perfect.

A Youthful Yorkie

You’re feeling self-conscious about your own hair right now? Join the club.

A Spectacular Shih Tzu

Look at that ‘do. Holy shih!

Group First!

Good work, champ.

“We did it!”

Sophia Rogers and her sidekick Bobby took the first prize in the Junior Showmanship Finals on the second evening of the event. Congratulations you two!

It’s Real Life Scooby-Doo!

We can’t even make this stuff up, folks. Haters gonna hate.

Win or Lose…

This waggy buddy is just happy for the opportunity to participate in such a legendary event.

“You Got a Little Something…”

“Oh weird… this cute isn’t rubbing off.”

An Uncommon Komondor

This winsome duo certainly turned heads at this year’s show.

Gotta Love Those Wrinkles

What. A. Cutie.

“A Little Bit to the Left…”

“…yeaaaaaah.”

A Little Secret

Just between us, all right?

Congratulations CJ!

CJ the German Shorthaired Pointer earned Best In Show this year. With his gorgeous green eyes, speckled coat, and perfect form, this formidable dog snagged the coveted prize. Congratulations buddy—you’re in for a whirlwind of glitz and glamor!